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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,793.62, 7,190.96 and 2,019.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,793.62, 7,190.96 and 2,019.78 is: 3,029.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,793.62 : 7,190.96 = 2,019.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,793.62/7,190.96 = 2,019.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,793.62x = 7,190.96 × 2,019.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,793.62x = 14,524,157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,524,157.19/4,793.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.89

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